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The pushing and shoving continued even as the family transported Linh’s coffin to his resting place at Hoa Vien Cemetery in Ho Chi Minh City-adjacent Binh Duong province on March 9. "Besides people waiting in line, there were many who jostled to take photos and videos at the funeral," said Hong Phuong, Vu Linh’s granddaughter. Artist Thanh Dien said that the grave of his Linh’s wife, Thanh Kim Hue, another reformed theater legend, which is located nearby his burial spot, was trampled by the, breaking its flower pots. The crowd at the funeral of reformed theater artist Vu Linh on March 9, 2023. Photo by VnExpress/Thanh Tung During the four days of Vu Linh's funeral from March 6-9, many people standing on the sidewalk opposite his house pointed their cameras and phones directly at the funeral for live streaming and commentating. The chaotic atmosphere drowned out the chanting and recitations of Buddhist scriptures inside the house. The behavior affected the … [Read more...] about Mobs clamoring for attention disrupt celebrity funerals

COPENHAGEN -- A Danish artist famous for his towering wooden trolls sent fans on a worldwide quest Monday to find his latest creation. Thomas Dambo has created a complex treasure hunt to find "Moon Mother", his 100th troll sculpture, who he said has "crawled into the most secret spot in the forest" to give birth. His giant figures inspired by Scandinavian folk tales are often located off the beaten track to tempt children and adults to venture out into nature, and to show what you can do with recycled materials. To find "Moon Mother", fans will have to piece together codes placed near his existing trolls across the world. A troll sculpture by Dambo. Photo: AFP "I decided to make a super secret one and make it an intricate treasure hunt that leads you around all the other ones I've made through the years," Dambo told AFP . His giant troll sculptures are dotted around the globe from a German forest to a South Korean mountain. But most are in the United … [Read more...] about Danish artist hatches epic global troll hunt

Locals and visitors to Hanoi in mid-April will be able to immerse themselves in traditional French culture and enjoy exquisite dishes, fine wines, and fresh fruits from France. Vietnam's largest French food festival - Balade en France, or Walk in France - will hold a special edition from April 14 to 16, according to the French Embassy in Vietnam. The poster of the “Balade en France” Festival 2023 This year's festival will be co-hosted by the Embassy and the Hanoi People's Committee, following the success of its two previous editions in 2018 and 2020. It will occur at the Ly Thai To Square and the surrounding area, Speaking at the press conference on March 28, Nicolas Warnery, French Ambassador to Vietnam, said that this large-scale public event is part of celebrating the 50th anniversary of French-Vietnamese diplomatic relations, showcasing French gastronomy. "To celebrate the important milestone of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and France, which … [Read more...] about Balade en France gastronomic festival – Walking in France in the heart of Hanoi

A tailor measures fabric at atelier. Photo by Paul Bespoke Tailor Ta Van Khanh, founder of Paul Bespoke Tailor, said there are several criteria for a suitable and qualified tailoring suits. Without being constrained by predefined rules or shapes of ready-to-wear or made-to-measure clothing, the art of tailoring brings to life the striking lines of a gentleman's figure to help elevate style and exclusivity. Customer gets his tailored suits. Photo by Paul Bespoke Tailor "We all know that the most important element for bespoke tailoring is the perfect fit, thanks to the talent of a tailor with years of experience creating unique and meticulous designs in every line," Khanh said. He said Paul Bespoke Tailor wishes to bring the highest level of service, ready to serve a diverse customer base, satisfying the most demanding customers. Each suit of the store is derived from painstaking research into the preferences and personalities of each customer. Each tailor-made … [Read more...] about Da Nang tailor shop makes each suit with personal imprint

Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency. - Economic cooperation should continue to be the focus of bilateral ties between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea, National Assembly (NA) Vice Chairman Nguyen Duc Hai said at his talks with Deputy Assembly Speaker of the RoK Chung Woo-taik in Seoul on March 20. Read full story - Chief Justice of the Supreme People’s Court Nguyen Hoa Binh and Minister of Justice Le Thanh Long cleared up questions regarding asset recovery in corruption cases, at a Q&A session in Hanoi on March 20 as part of the 21st meeting of the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee. He admitted that the work has yet to be done strictly although 40% of the assets were recovered over the past decade. Read full story - Vietnam is striving to lure more Japanese investments to digital transformation and green growth, as recommended in the Vietnam-Japan Joint Initiative (VJI). Phase VIII of the … [Read more...] about ☕ Afternoon briefing on March 20

The blaze was discovered at 6 p.m. At the time of the fire, there were still groups of tourists standing on the bridge. Police in Hoan Kiem District quickly dispatched two fire trucks to the scene, and by 6:12 p.m. the fire was brought under control. The ticket booth, which is about 1.5 square meters wide, was burned down. No casualties were reported. According to local authorities, the fire was caused by a short circuit. Authorities said the ticket booth is located separately from Ngoc Son Temple and The Huc Bridge, so the fire did not affect either of the monuments. This was the first time the The Huc bridge area caught fire. Ngoc Son, located on the iconic Hoan Kiem Lake, is one of the most famous temples in the capital. The bridge is dedicated to Tran Hung Dao, who led armies to repel three major Mongol invasions in the 13th century. To enter Ngoc Son Temple visitors must cross The Huc wooden bridge, which was built in 1865. … [Read more...] about Fire engulfs near Hanoi’s iconic Ngoc Son Temple

The tree, named Sri Maha Bodhiya, stands in Sri Lanka. It was said to be propagated from the famous Bodhi tree under which Siddhartha Gautama the Lord Buddha was sitting when he gained enlightenment. With permissions from the Sri Lankan Government and the local pagoda housing the sacred fig and support from the South Asian country’s embassy in Vietnam, the sapling was planted in Bai Dinh at a ceremony on March 25. The ceremony followed a pilgrimage starting March 21 by monks and Buddhist followers from the Vietnamese pagoda to Sri Lanka to bring the sapling back to Vietnam. The Bai Dinh pagoda is part of the local Trang An Landscape Complex that was recognised as a World Cultural And Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO./. VNA … [Read more...] about Sapling from world’s longest-living Bodhi tree planted in Bai Dinh pagoda